Baked Orange Chicken
Embark, on an adventure with this recipe for Baked Orange Chicken, which blends traditional Chinese flavors with a modern and healthful twist. Picture juicy and tender chicken pieces, each coated in a crispy panko crust that is baked to perfection of being fried. These delightful morsels are then well smothered in an orange sauce offering a harmony of sweet and tangy flavors with just a hint of spicy warmth from ginger and garlic. It's the choice for anyone looking to relish a notable variation, on a prized classic.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 c Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 lb Chicken Thighs boneless skinless
- 2 Large Eggs beaten
- 1/2 c Flour
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil divided
- 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh Ginger minced
- 2 tsp Garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Rice Wine white wine works too
- 1/4 c Orange Juice from the orange
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 3 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 10 tbsp Sugar
- 10 tbsp White Vinegar
- Zest of 1 Orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Use a food processor to finely process the panko breadcrumbs.
- Prepare Coating Stations: Get four bowls, for the panko breadcrumbs, chicken chunks, beaten eggs and flour.
- Take each piece of chicken. Coat it first in flour then in beaten egg. Finally roll it in the panko breadcrumbs. Place the chicken on a baking sheet.
- Spray or brush some oil onto the chicken pieces. Put them in the oven. Bake for around 20 to 25 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken is baking, heat a tablespoon of oil in a saucepan. Add ginger, garlic and red pepper to cook until they become fragrant. Then add all remaining sauce ingredients. Let it boil until it thickens.
- Once the chicken is baked to perfection toss it gently in the sauce. Serve your Baked Orange Chicken while it's still hot.
Notes
Converting this Baked Orange Chicken into a gluten-free treat is really easy so everyone can enjoy its delicious flavors. Just switch out the panko breadcrumbs, with a gluten-free version. They're just, as crispy and satisfying. Then substitute the all-purpose flour with your gluten-free flour blend. It works perfectly for coating the chicken. When it comes to the sauce make sure your soy sauce is certified gluten-free many brands offer sauce as a fantastic gluten-free alternative. Lastly double check your rice wine and other ingredients to ensure there's no hidden gluten present.